What should I do if the hair is too long? Remember, your hair should be no less than a quarter of an inch long. If it’s too long, Sofia suggests giving it a trim, “make sure you leave about 1 cm of growth though, to make sure the wax can pick the hairs up”. If you’re not confident trimming it yourself (it can be trickier than you think), your therapist can do this for you … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your first waxing appointment back at the salon
We’re dreaming about getting this haircut when salons reopen
We’re dreaming about a lot of things during lockdown - nights at the pub, seeing our loved ones, and a sweet, sweet haircut. Something we’ll never take for granted again. While scrolling through Instagram and saving endless amounts of inspiration pics probably isn’t helping the frustration of not being able to head to the salon, it does at least mean that when they do … [Read more...] about We’re dreaming about getting this haircut when salons reopen
We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true
Aside from how to poach an egg, and the severity of a tissue ending up in the washing machine, mum’s taught us a whole bunch of stuff. Beauty advice included. Perhaps you’ve been bleaching your locks with lemon juice since the tender age of 12, or rubbing Vaseline into your lashes every night. Whatever advice has stuck, you’re probably (like us) curious to know which of mum’s … [Read more...] about We asked an expert if the beauty tips mum told us are *actually* true
5 oils you should be using on your hair
Argan Oil The gold standard when it comes to hair oil and likely the one you’ve heard lots about. Argan oil is rich in essential nutrients, vitamins and fatty acids all of which help lock in moisture and restore dry and damaged hair. It helps increase the hair’s natural elasticity making it feel soft and easy to manage as well as giving it a brilliant shine. Coconut … [Read more...] about 5 oils you should be using on your hair
This is the shade of eyeshadow you should wear to bring our your eye colour (according to science)
Lockdown one was all about embracing no makeup days (and enjoying the skin benefits) but now it’s lockdown number three and we’re bored. So, we’re practising for when the restrictions lift. We’re talking hairstyles, makeup, you name it. Today: which shade of eyeshadow to wear to accentuate your eye colour. First things first, there are literally no rules when it comes to … [Read more...] about This is the shade of eyeshadow you should wear to bring our your eye colour (according to science)